Supplier Quality Specialist

Philips; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips is seeking a Supplier Quality Specialist in San Diego, CA to lead supplier qualification, ASL maintenance, qualification records, supplier changes, periodic reviews, and Supplier Quality Agreement administration within a regulated manufacturing environment.

You will monitor supplier performance, analyze quality metrics, coordinate SCAR investigations and follow‑up actions, and collaborate with Procurement, Regulatory Affairs, Legal and Quality teams to ensure compliance and audit

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 5+ years in supplier quality or related regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485 and FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR) is required.
• Experience with supplier documentation control and quality records management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier qualification and lifecycle activities including onboarding, ASL maintenance, qualification records, supplier changes, periodic reviews, and Supplier Quality Agreement administration.
• Monitor supplier performance and quality compliance by collecting, analyzing, and reporting metrics; identify risks and communicate to stakeholders.
• Coordinate supplier quality issue resolution activities, including SCARs, investigations, and follow-up actions; track timelines and maintain records.
• Support and continuously improve supplier quality processes including ASL management, performance monitoring, SCARs, and Supplier Quality Agreements; maintain procedures and forms.
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure supplier quality compliance and audit readiness with Procurement, Regulatory Affairs, Legal, and Quality teams.

Skills

Supplier Quality

Quality Assurance

Procurement Quality

Regulated manufacturing

ISO 13485 knowledge

FDA QSR knowledge

Quality records management

Supplier documentation control

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

ASQ CQE / CQA / CSSBB certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Supplier Quality Specialist

Job Description

Supplier Quality Specialist

The Supplier Quality Specialist supports supplier quality management activities, including ASL administration, supplier performance monitoring, SCARs, and Supplier Quality Agreements. Working cross-functionally, this role helps maintain supplier data, track performance, and support compliance with quality and regulatory requirements

Your role:

• Manage supplier qualification and lifecycle activities, including supplier onboarding, Approved Supplier List (ASL) maintenance, qualification records, supplier changes, periodic reviews, and Supplier Quality Agreement administration. Ensure all supplier documentation is accurate, complete, current, and maintained within applicable quality systems.
• Monitor supplier performance and quality compliance by collecting, analyzing, and reporting supplier quality, delivery, and compliance metrics. Identify performance trends, communicate risks, and elevate issues to appropriate stakeholders to support proactive supplier management.
• Coordinate supplier quality issue resolution activities, including Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), investigations, and follow‑up actions. Track timelines, maintain records, and support closure of supplier‑related quality concerns in collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Support and continuously improve supplier quality processes, including supplier selection and qualification, ASL management, performance monitoring, SCARs, and Supplier Quality Agreements. Maintain procedures, work instructions, templates, and forms while assisting with implementation of process enhancements that improve compliance, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Partner cross‑functionally to ensure supplier quality compliance and audit readiness, collaborating with Procurement, Regulatory Affairs, Legal, and Quality teams. Support audits, inspections, training, stakeholder guidance, and maintenance of supplier records to ensure alignment with regulatory, quality system, and business requirements.

You’re the right fit if:

• You have acquired 5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Assurance, Procurement Quality, or a related function within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• You have working knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA Quality System Regulations, supplier quality processes, quality records management, supplier documentation control, and quality management systems, along with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• You have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, Life Sciences, Supply Chain, or a related field. Professional quality certifications (e.g., ASQ CQE, CQA, CSSBB) are preferred but not required.
• You are highly organized, analytical, and detail‑oriented, with strong written and verbal communication skills. You excel at collaborating across Procurement, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and supplier‑facing teams, managing multiple priorities, and ensuring compliance in a fast‑paced, quality‑driven environment. Must be willing and able to travel up to 10% as required by business needs
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office‑based teams, this means working in‑person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full‑time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

This is an office‑based role.

About Philips

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won’t stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.

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• Discover our rich and exciting history.
• Learn more about our purpose.
• Learn more about our culture.

Philips Transparency Details

The pay range for this position in Colorado Springs, CO, Murrysville, PA, and Nashville, TN, is $94,000 to $150,000.

The pay range for this position in Chicago, IL, and Plymouth, MN is $99,000 to $157,000.

The pay range for this position in Bothell, WA, Cambridge, MA, and San Diego, CA is $105,000 to $168,000.

The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.

In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long‑term incentives may be offered. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.

Additional Information

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work‑authorized visa, now or in the future.

Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to posted locations.

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This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug‑free workplace.